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DFA enters into agreement with Agropur

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Acquisition adds aseptic and expands extended shelf life to DFA’s processing capabilities Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Agropur announced that they have entered into an agreement for DFA to acquire Agropur’s St. Paul, Minn., [Read More …]

CWT Assisted Export Sales Top 131 Million Pounds of Dairy Products in 2018

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Total 2018 Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) assisted member sales reached 72.5 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 17.4 million pounds of butter (82% milkfat) and 41.6 million pounds of whole milk powder. The milk equivalent of [Read More …]

Show-Me Select Heifer educational seminar Jan. 4

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration for the convention is not required, nor is pre-registration for this event The Show-Me Heifer Program Educational Seminar will focus on heifer development and use of EPD’s and genomic evaluation. (Courtesy of University of Missouri Extension) [Read More …]

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

From 2007-12, the number of women operators grew by 10%, bucking the national decline Red tractor. Pink trailer. Chickens, a lamb, a calf. And a good pair of overalls. Farmer & Tractor Barbie is outfitted [Read More …]

USDA Releases Final Rule for BE Food Disclosure

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a pre-publication copy of the final rule establishing the national bioengineered (BE) food disclosure standard. This rule is the first time that a [Read More …]

Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early [Read More …]

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA to establish mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Friday announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed [Read More …]

Register for the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference

December 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register to Attend the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference!! Monday, February 25 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 Peppermill Casino Resort Spa – Reno, NV WDMC Early Bird Registration Deadline – February 1, 2019 Hotel Room [Read More …]

IDF Mastitis Conference

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration and abstract submission are open! We are proud and happy to announce that the next IDF Mastitis Conference will take place from 14 to 16 May 2019 in Copenhagen. The venue will be DGI-BYEN [Read More …]

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Farm bill signing includes AMPI member

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New dairy program is significant shift for dairy farmers Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) Chairman of the Board Steve Schlangen, Albany, Minn., represented dairy farmers at today’s signing ceremony for the 2018 Farm Bill. The [Read More …]

SEMEX’S MILLIONAIRE SIRE MANIFOLD PASSES AWAY

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Semex is saddened to announce that its 12th Millionaire Sire, 0200HO00402 Mainstream Manifold, has passed away. Manifold was from a strong cow family known for production and was backed by eight generations of VG or EX dams. [Read More …]

54th National DHIA Annual Meeting

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

March 5 – 7, 2019 San Diego, California The NDHIA Leadership Workshop and 54th Annual Meeting will be held March 6th and 7th (Wednesday and Thursday). Shoulder meetings will be held the day prior to the [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks President Trump for Signing Farm Bill

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked President Donald Trump for signing a farm bill that enacts necessary reforms for dairy farmers. The organization looks forward to working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [Read More …]

DFA Cares Foundation Provides Dairy For Those In Need

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk Will be Processed into More than 168,000 Servings of Cheese for Food Banks throughout Central Pennsylvania Through its DFA Cares Foundation, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by dairy farm families across [Read More …]

12 Month Trend Report Released – Key Production and Financial Measures from August 2017 through September 2018

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A 12 month Key Dairy Production Trends Report of farms that participate in PRO-DAIRY’s Dairy Profit Monitor has just been released. The Dairy Profit Monitor is a business management program that allows dairy producers and [Read More …]

NMPF welcomes USDA assistance

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Assistance welcomed; organization also pleased Congress recently passed farm bill In response to USDA’s announcement of a second round of trade mitigation payments to U.S. farmers, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following comments: “The [Read More …]

Farm bill implications for dairy producers webinar in Iowa

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free webinar will be held on Dec. 27 to highlight changes in the new farm bill A webinar discussing changes dairy producers should be aware of in the new farm bill will be held on [Read More …]

GEA delivers 10,000th liquid manure spreader

December 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milestone spreader finds home in Iowa at PK Winter Farms Inc. GEA recently achieved a significant milestone in its company history by manufacturing its 10,000th liquid manure spreader tank. With a stainless steel reservoir capacity [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring an interview with Horace Backus

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Horace Backus of Mexico, New York is without doubt the “Dean” of Registered Holsteins, having spent his career as a breeder, sale manager, Holstein Association leader and pedigree man at many of the top Holstein [Read More …]

DCRC webinar highlights current estrous synchronization recommendations

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) kicks off its 2019 DCRC webinar series with “Evolution of Timed AI (artificial insemination) Protocols and Overview of the DCRC Reproductive Management Strategies Protocol Sheet for Dairy Cows.” Presented by [Read More …]

Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

From February 4, 2019, NFU Scotland will replace AHDB as one of the funders of the country’s Dairy Hub, with AHDB recruiting an additional person to work with Scottish dairy farmers. Operating for five years, [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Next round of sub-committee meetings The nine sub-committees of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 will meet again at various locations across the state in January and February to continue the Task Force’s work. All [Read More …]

Benefits of improved dairy safety net tool

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Over past 7 months, $253 million in payments have been made to dairy operators More than 21,400 dairy producers opted for coverage through the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) in 2018, up by more than 2,000 [Read More …]

Farm bill could help farmers with low milk prices

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers will pay lower premiums for a program that provides them backup payments Dairy farmers have a stronger safety net against low milk prices and high feed costs under the new federal farm bill, [Read More …]

Recruiting ants to fight weeds on the farm

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Harvester ants can also help farmers manage herbicide-resistant weed species Messor barbarus ants harvesting and bringing wild oat (Avena fatua) weed seeds to the nest entrance. Soldier ants (with large red heads) and smaller workers [Read More …]

Apply Now for Scholarships for Students Pursuing Dairy Industry Education Through Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its annual scholarship program. The cooperative will award five $1,000 scholarships and – thanks to generous contributions from [Read More …]

FrieslandCampina finalizes second acquisition in the USA

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., a global dairy company, acquires the activities of Best Cheese Corporation USA., importer and vendor of specialty cheeses in the United States. Together with the acquisition of Jana Foods, announced [Read More …]

Joel Newman to Retire After 15 Years as AFIA’s President and CEO

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Feed Industry Association’s President and CEO Joel G. Newman formally announced to members today that he will be retiring from the association effective December 2019. The association has formed a selection committee to [Read More …]

Dairy Strong: It’s not too late to get involved!

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When we said last week was your last chance, we may have been fibbing….there is still time to get in the mix! Reserve a booth: Our farmer attendance is already setting a record! Our audience [Read More …]

AgGateway Announces 2019 Leadership, Releases 2018 Annual Report

December 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AgGateway has announced its 2019 leadership, including the directors of its Strategic Board and Operational Management Board, and leaders of its councils and committees. The non-profit organization fosters collaboration among its 200 member companies, and [Read More …]

Month: December 2018

DFA enters into agreement with Agropur

CWT Assisted Export Sales Top 131 Million Pounds of Dairy Products in 2018

Show-Me Select Heifer educational seminar Jan. 4

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

USDA Releases Final Rule for BE Food Disclosure

Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

Register for the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference

IDF Mastitis Conference

Farm bill signing includes AMPI member

SEMEX’S MILLIONAIRE SIRE MANIFOLD PASSES AWAY

54th National DHIA Annual Meeting

NMPF Thanks President Trump for Signing Farm Bill

DFA Cares Foundation Provides Dairy For Those In Need

12 Month Trend Report Released – Key Production and Financial Measures from August 2017 through September 2018

NMPF welcomes USDA assistance

Farm bill implications for dairy producers webinar in Iowa

GEA delivers 10,000th liquid manure spreader

This Week in Dairy featuring an interview with Horace Backus

DCRC webinar highlights current estrous synchronization recommendations

Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019

Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0

Benefits of improved dairy safety net tool

Farm bill could help farmers with low milk prices

Recruiting ants to fight weeds on the farm

Apply Now for Scholarships for Students Pursuing Dairy Industry Education Through Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

FrieslandCampina finalizes second acquisition in the USA

Joel Newman to Retire After 15 Years as AFIA’s President and CEO

Dairy Strong: It’s not too late to get involved!

AgGateway Announces 2019 Leadership, Releases 2018 Annual Report

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?